UK Finance Discussions

Problem opening a Basic Bank Account for a non-national

Hi, My lodger is from Germany and is having trouble opening a basic bank account. He is in work, although he has not ye...

6 comments posted 22yrs

posted by boo

6 comments posted 22yrs posted by boo

AMEX, how well is it accepted these days? (2026 Update)

Hi All, Just looking for some advice. Here is some background first. My primary credit card is a Co-operative Bank "Tra...

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posted by p31m-7hmb

7 comments posted 22yrs posted by p31m-7hmb

Underperforming Endowment policies

I've had an endowment for about 10 years now (25 yr total) and recently had a letter advising me of a possible shortfal...

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posted by paulfoel

0 comments posted 22yrs posted by paulfoel

NPI website

The NPI website (www.npi.co.uk) has been down since Friday with no explanation. Any-one else have the same experience o...

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posted by david

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GOV TAX CREDITS fraud - Beware!

Warning - If you are thinking of claiming Tax Credits (which you may currently be entitled to) beware Tax Credits are c...

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posted by reply

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where to sell shares?

Our high st bank seems to charge a lot now for selling shares Can anyone recommend a broker? perhaps online? Thanks Brun...

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posted by cb

6 comments posted 22yrs posted by cb

child tax credits and annual tax returns

I submit annual tax returns and declare the annual details when claiming child tax credits. Perhaps I've been naive but...

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posted by figgytempo

2 comments posted 22yrs posted by figgytempo

Savings/Investment advice appreciated

Hello all, I'm looking for some advice on savings and wondered if someone out there could help. After many years of deb...

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posted by caveman1066

4 comments posted 22yrs posted by caveman1066

Statistics for uk.finance for week ending Sun Sep 5 09:57:04 2004

Following is a summary of articles spanning a 7 day period, beginning at 29 Aug 2004 09:24:41 GMT and ending at 05 Sep...

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posted by stats

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Import duty on spirits

Hi, I'm considering importing wines and spirits from countries outside the EU to the UK, for resale here in the UK. I w...

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posted by shanecook

3 comments posted 22yrs posted by shanecook

cards abroad

Hi which are the cheapest cards (credit and debit) for a uk resident to use in Europe in terms of charges when buying on...

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posted by bill_posting

11 comments posted 22yrs posted by bill_posting

Death in service benefit vs life insurance

A friend of ours recently took out a life insurance policy, which they pay themselves out of their own money. I would a...

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posted by shanecook

15 comments posted 22yrs posted by shanecook

Continuous charge authority on debit cards

Can anyone tell me for certain whether or not you can cancel a continuous charge authority on a debit card *directly* w...

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Transfer of company shares on death

Hi, I own a limited company which holds a number of properties we rent out. The company has a sole shareholder, myself,...

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posted by shanecook

20 comments posted 22yrs posted by shanecook

Inheritance Tax - Need to make a will?

Hi, I've been told that if you don't make a will, if your estate is over some amount, 250K I believe, the government ta...

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posted by shanecook

10 comments posted 22yrs posted by shanecook